Once you’ve made the decision to give your kitchen an overhaul, the next thing you’ll need to think about is whether or not to go for a fitted design. Since, in all likelihood, you won’t be revamping your kitchen again any time soon, it makes sense to research the advantages and disadvantages of having a fitted kitchen.

Advantages of fitted kitchens

• Ideal for small spaces – if you frequently run out of storage space or you just Altura EC can’t always find what you’re after, chances are, you’ve got a small kitchen. A fitted kitchen can solve some of these problems though. You’ll be able to design a kitchen which fits into every little nook and cranny, making the most of the available space.
• It will be designed specifically for your room – many fitted kitchen suppliers, including companies like Wren Kitchens, have online design tools to ensure …

Not all kitchen renovations take a lot of time to make. You can create a big impact on the look of your kitchen in a single weekend. It is amazing how big a difference a few cans of paint, new floor tiles or new window treatments can make.

The easiest and fastest way to update the look of any room is to paint it. Yellow paint is popular for kitchens. It is cheerful and brighter hues can make small, windowless spaces look bigger. Red is also a popular color for eating spaces as it stimulates the appetite.

Replacing the floor, for smaller rooms can be done in a couple of days. Ceramic tile and wood floors are simple to install but may require specialized tools. Before installing these new floors, you must strip the old one down to the wooden subfloor.

Vinyl flooring comes in sheets that can be cut …

A lot of homeowners really do fancy the idea of taking on the odd DIY project or two around their home. Nothing too adventurous, perhaps just installing new tile in the bathroom or adding a new cabinet or two to the kitchen. In their minds it will not only save them some money on contractor or installer fees but give them a certain sense of satisfaction as well.

There is nothing wrong with this of course. But you should keep these basic tips in mind before you begin. Just watching a Youtube video or reading a how to article online is really not enough for most people without DIY experience to be able to successfully complete a DIY project. Did that wobbly three minute clip really give you the insight needed to lay kitchen tile properly? The answer is probably not.

To avoid ending up with an expensive mess make …